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COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE

2909 14TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Score: 59 / 100

With a score of 59 out of 100, Cottesmore Of Life Care earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Washington nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Gig Harbor location.

Staffing levels at Cottesmore Of Life Care exceed national averages, with 4.32 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.09 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 52 deficiencies at Cottesmore Of Life Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.32 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.44 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.58 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

52
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 50 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Aug 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity E
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Jan 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity E
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospi
    Jan 12, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.0% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 20.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $18,233

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 59 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
108
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20